Mary A. (Leach) Lauritsen, 71

Mary A. (Leach) Lauritsen, 71, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, formally of Oakford, Penn., died from a brain tumor and went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2007.

On Aug. 14, 2007, at Crossroads Chapel in Bonners Ferry, a celebration of her life will begin at 11 a.m.

She, her husband and son moved to Bonners Ferry, two and a half years ago to be with their daughters and was so happy here. She loved the wildlife, mountains and the people. She attended Crossroads Chapel where she felt so at home and made many friends.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ditler of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; three daughters, Dawn (Tommy) Timmons; Dana Robbins, all of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Rozanne (Charles) Pastorella, of Langhorne, Penn., two sons, Ditler L. Lauritsen, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; and David (Jacci) Lauritsen of Clementon, N.J.; two brothers, Walter Leach and Pete Leach of Langhorne, Penn.; seven grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews

Our mom was a very warm and loving person. Her faith in God showed through in all that she said and did. She will be greatly missed and always loved.

The family suggest memorials be made to Crossroads Chapel, PO Box 458, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805.